by Guest Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:45 pmI've been busy. Running ragged would be the proper term.
My '67 is my only mode of vehicular transportation - and the brake lights have always been a hassle. when i got the van it had all types of 2 into 1 resistor blocks rigged up to both sides and the lights still didn't work properly. From my 1st parts van i cut all the rear connectors out and simplified the connections and eliminated all the jerry rigging from the previous owner. And they worked, but occasionally i'd burn up either a fuse or my left brake filament.
flash to this evening.
A man shouted at me in traffic, "dude, you got no lights!" I pulled into huhot, and before eating, i immediately climbed under the van. when i pulled the brake mechanism down towards the pavement, the spring loaded arm on the brake switch didn't follow. worn spring mech, right? i used some zip ties and a section of shoelace to temporarily attach the arm to the brake pedal arm. after dinner and a short drive later - the left brake filament was out!
my question is, how much does the switch have to do with dispersion of power to either brake light? if any at all? sorry for the story and perceived overcomplication of my issue, but my brain isn't coming up with anything NEW that could be the root of my problem. Electricity evades me. And as always, any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated!
My '67 is my only mode of vehicular transportation - and the brake lights have always been a hassle. when i got the van it had all types of 2 into 1 resistor blocks rigged up to both sides and the lights still didn't work properly. From my 1st parts van i cut all the rear connectors out and simplified the connections and eliminated all the jerry rigging from the previous owner. And they worked, but occasionally i'd burn up either a fuse or my left brake filament.
flash to this evening.
A man shouted at me in traffic, "dude, you got no lights!" I pulled into huhot, and before eating, i immediately climbed under the van. when i pulled the brake mechanism down towards the pavement, the spring loaded arm on the brake switch didn't follow. worn spring mech, right? i used some zip ties and a section of shoelace to temporarily attach the arm to the brake pedal arm. after dinner and a short drive later - the left brake filament was out!
my question is, how much does the switch have to do with dispersion of power to either brake light? if any at all? sorry for the story and perceived overcomplication of my issue, but my brain isn't coming up with anything NEW that could be the root of my problem. Electricity evades me. And as always, any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated!
